these bits had been sitting on my bench -
the 'be still's have been incorporated into work and found new homes...
in this time of sadness,
let us shine light -
kindness requires an active way of being -
instead of just zoning out and being reactive,
you must be present and aware of how you are interacting with others.
in honor of the solstice
and love
and sharing,
i would like to offer these to you.
you will get both pairs -
one for you
and one to pass along.
just leave a comment here and make sure i have a way to contact you!
i will select a winner on new year's day -
Very nice, Mary Jane. Your earrings are a wonderful way to be gently reminded of a better way of being throughout the day. Happy Winter Solstice to you. Love and light to you and your family in the new year!
ReplyDeleteThank you for always being so conscious of life and love :)
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the chance to win. They are gorgeous!
i came up with a new idea to spread kindness and love all year long. i call it Operation S.A.N.T.A. - simple acts of niceness to all. i want to set a good example to my almost 12 year old daughter who says she 'knows' all about santa. but santa is a spirit of giving and kindness and compassion that i want to keep alive all the time. thank you for sharing this simple act of niceness! enjoy the day. xo erin
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful the colors if the heart. Thank you for always showing the light
ReplyDeleteI love you work and your writing; thanks for being thoughtful and inspiring, Joan Tucker, Off Center Productions
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! We're all so busy, so a lovely way to be reminded.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win. I am a big admirer of your work and the meaning within your pieces.
ReplyDeleteBe Kind. Such simple words that often are so hard to remember. I actually have those two little words taped to my monitor at work.
ReplyDeleteI would love to own another pair of your earrings.
xx, Carol
For me my earrings are a great way to declare / display your philosophy or your mood for the day. If I win these they will go to my daughters. A pair each to display their friendship and bond..
ReplyDeleteYour words and creations always spread love and light. Happy Solsitice.
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Oh how wonderful!! You are such a blessing. xoxo A
ReplyDeletei came across your blog by chance when i was blog-hopping... i am excited about the terrific jewelry you have here, and what a generous give-away! i´m sure to visit here frequently and wish you a wonderful peaceful season, whatever you are celebrating!
ReplyDeleteYour work always amazes me and these earrings are yet another example of your talent. I would love to win them. A pair for me and the other for my sister - a special gift to mark the New Year. Thank you for the opportunity :)
ReplyDeleteI hope cheerfulness and well-being are awaiting around the corner for you, Mary Jane. May this winter solstice mark the difference. ♥
ReplyDeleteA generous giveaway.... and for a very good cause, the cause of kindness. I think its really about time for kindness on the planet!! Wishing you peace, abundance, radiant health, creative inspiration, much love and laughter and giggles to fill our days this year!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful message anytime of the year.
ReplyDeleteYour words always leave me feeling better about the world
and a bit calmer as well.
Much kindness, joy and peace to you and your family!
It would be lovely to share a pair of your beautiful earrings with Ann Curry, the NBC News journalist who suggested that we perform acts of kindness in memory of the children and adults who were victims of the violence in Newtown. It would be a lovely way to acknowledge Ann Curry's caring and generous spirit!
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MJ - a gentle and beautiful reminder that the way we change the world is one act of kindness and caring at a time. Each time we do these things, we lift the spirits of others and become better people ourselves. These are so beautiful...and reminders as well, to be kind to ourselves when we want to beat ourselves up over something...
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous way to start the New Year! Joys of the season to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteMary Jane- I have been thinking about these words...be kind... to others, to ourselves. I look forward to your posts as they always make me stop and think. Thank you for this generous offer. I know that one of these would go to my mother...who has the difficult job of being a caretaker. I think she needs to be kinder to herself. I'm looking forward to visiting her and my dad in January. Hoping for you a happy, healthy and creative New Year. And yes...I am stitching up those peace flags!--Julie
ReplyDeletei love your gifts. if i am selected i'd like my winnings to go to the comment after mine. pass it along kinda thing. i've been blessed with your talents so my wish is to have it passed along. =)
ReplyDeleteI love coming to your blog. You have a way with words and know just what to say on any given day, and your words make me pause and reflect--which is a very good thing for this busy gal. And a bonus, you make gorgeous stuff, all very inspiring to me. I would be thrilled to be the winner, and I know just who I would pass along the extra gift to. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and I look forward to seeing what you make in the new year.
Mary Jane, You are a kind soul, blessed with the ability to a.l.w.a.y.s provoke deep thought with your words that seem to flow through your hands to create beautiful pieces.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being you and sharing your gifts.
Peace to all of us in 2013.
Wow, such a beautiful give away. Thank you for this chance to win.
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ReplyDeleteThese earring are gorgeous. It is so beautiful that you are giving away 2 pairs, so that the recipient can play it forward by giving away one of the earring pairs. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteI love this post. Thank you for the gentle reminder & for your kindness.
ReplyDeleteI love this post. Thank you for your gentle reminder & your kindness.
ReplyDeleteLovely earrings and a lovely reminder. Very generous of you to do the givaway.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely earrings. I just love the sentiments on them. This is the first time that I have posted but I just love your blog. I always leave it with a smile on my face.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such thought-provoking words - kindness requires an active way of being. Your earrings are really beautiful and what a simple yet perfect message - Be Kind! :-) What a great idea for a give away....would love to enter.
ReplyDeleteYou know I love these! So simple and so beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your love and your art--and for reminding us all of who we really are, beings of light and love.
ReplyDeletexoxo to you!
Mer